They are the bane of the warm season, and even in winter, you’re not safe from them: ticks. These bloodsuckers are not only annoying but can also transmit dangerous diseases–even to dogs. Which ticks ...

Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...

Be careful where you walk. Emergency room visits related to tick bites have spiked in 2025, reaching their highest point nationwide in five years, according to the CDC's Tick Bite Data Tracker. The ...